Scharfenstein Castle
Burg Scharfenstein
A hilltop castle above the Zschopau valley, known for its Ore Mountains folk art exhibits and the legend of the outlaw Karl Stülpner.
Begun in the 12th century, the castle sits high above the Zschopau valley and is now a museum. It displays Ore Mountains woodcarvings, Christmas customs and folk toys, and tells the story of the local outlaw Karl Stülpner. The castle courtyard has a restaurant and often hosts medieval markets and family activities. Adult admission is about 8 euros. It is about 30 minutes by car from Chemnitz. You can also take the train to Scharfenstein station and then walk uphill for about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Augustusburg Palace
- St. Anne's Church, Annaberg-Buchholz
- Frohnauer Hammer
- Greifensteine
- Klaffenbach Water Castle
- Saxon Railway Museum Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf
- Petrified Forest & Museum of Natural History
- smac – State Museum of Archaeology Chemnitz